Old Maps of Patrick County, Virginia for Metal Detecting

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Patrick County, VA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Hillsville
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge Highlands and the upper New River valley are captured in the late 1880s, showcasing a landscape of iron furnaces and mountain gaps. Trace early industrial sites like Boom Furnace and Lead Mines, or locate ancestral homesteads near Hillsville and Old Town.

  2. 1892 Map of Hillsville
    1892 Map of Hillsville
    1892 Hillsville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of iron furnaces and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace old family mills and ferries like Pedegos Mill, Howards Ferry, and the early settlement at Old Town.

  3. 1896 Map of Hillsville
    1896 Map of Hillsville
    1896 Hillsville
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge Highlands and New River corridor appear here in the 1890s, when iron furnaces and river ferries dictated the pace of local life. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Hillsville, the Lead Mines, and historic river crossings like Jackson Ferry.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1926 Map of Critz
    1926 Map of Critz
    1926 Critz
    1926 Print · USGS
    Across the Virginia and North Carolina border in the mid-twenties, this mountain landscape reveals a self-sufficient network of mill seats and rural post offices. Researchers can trace family ties through dozens of landmarks like Blue Mountain School, Kogers Mill, and Patrick Springs Station.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1928 Map of Stuart
    1928 Map of Stuart
    1928 Stuart
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge foothills of the late twenties are captured here as a network of mountain settlements and river-powered industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Greaseys Chapel, Stonewall Jackson School, and Carters Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1928 Map of Critz
    1928 Map of Critz
    1928 Critz
    1928 Print · USGS
    Patrick and Henry Counties appear here in the late twenties, showing a transition from the Blue Ridge heights to a valley economy defined by the Danville and Western rail line. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Penns Store, Patrick Springs Station, and Smith Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1931 Map of Stuart
    1931 Map of Stuart
    1931 Stuart
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge plateau meets the Piedmont in the late 1920s, showing a landscape of mountain farming and river-driven milling. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Meadows of Dan, Stonewall Jackson Sch, and Three Forks Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Winston-Salem
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Virginia highlands meet in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the tobacco and textile hubs of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography connecting Winston-Salem to mountain towns like Mount Airy and Galax.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Blue Ridge and Piedmont transition are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial hub of Winston-Salem to the high peaks of Southwest Virginia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Richmond Hill Ch, Siloam Ch, and the old rail stops along the Southern Railway.

  10. 1957 Map of Mount Airy, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Mount Airy, 1959 Print
    1957 Mount Airy
    1959 Print · USGS
    The foothills and ridges of the Blue Ridge border in the late fifties show a landscape of mountain hamlets and growing textile-era towns. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Webb Ch, Bobbitt Knob, and rural schools from Sunnyside Sch to Elk Spur Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Endicott, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Endicott, 1959 Print
    1957 Endicott
    1959 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Patrick counties are captured in the late fifties as the new waters of Philpott Reservoir settle into the landscape. Trace generational landmarks like Ferrum Jr College, the County Farm, and Woods Store across the Blue Ridge foothills.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Floyd, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Floyd, 1959 Print
    1957 Floyd
    1959 Print · USGS
    Floyd and the surrounding Blue Ridge highlands are captured here in the late fifties as the Blue Ridge Parkway integrated with local backroads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mabry Mill, Shelors Mill, and numerous country churches including Dillons Chapel.

  13. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Winston-Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.

  14. 1967 Map of Patrick Springs, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Patrick Springs, 1968 Print
    1967 Patrick Springs
    1968 Print · USGS
    Patrick Springs and the surrounding Piedmont foothills are captured here in the late sixties as the rural landscape balanced traditional industry and modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate Buffalo Ridge Ch, Reynolds Mill, and the Hardin Reynolds Memorial Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1967 Map of Spencer, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Spencer, 1968 Print
    1967 Spencer
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina state line runs through this rural landscape in the late sixties, centered on the winding Mayo River forks. Genealogists and local historians can locate community landmarks like Penns Store, Sheppards Mill, and the Spencer-Penn Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1967 Map of Nettleridge, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Nettleridge, 1968 Print
    1967 Nettleridge
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the late sixties, showing a landscape of rural general stores and country churches. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Moorefield Store, Tatum Macedonia Ch, and Coleville.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1967 Map of Philpott Reservoir, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Philpott Reservoir, 1969 Print
    1967 Philpott Reservoir
    1969 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Blue Ridge in the late 1960s are defined by the winding shoreline of Philpott Reservoir and the developing Fairy Stone State Park. Trace family roots in rural settlements like Dodson and Philpott, or locate industrial landmarks in Bassett near the Norfolk and Western line.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1967 Map of Sanville, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Sanville, 1969 Print
    1967 Sanville
    1969 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Blue Ridge in the late sixties reveal a landscape of tight-knit rural communities along the Patrick and Henry County line. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous landmarks like Stones Store, Stella, and Old Center Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1967 Map of Charity, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Charity, 1970 Print
    1967 Charity
    1970 Print · USGS
    Patrick County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1960s as the hills meet the waters of the Smith River. Researchers can locate numerous country churches and cemeteries near Charity, Elamsville, and the historic Covered Bridge Smith River Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1967 Map of Stuart, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Stuart, 1971 Print
    1967 Stuart
    1971 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Patrick County come alive in the late sixties, showcasing the area's transition from the high ridges of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the river valleys below. Genealogists and historians can locate family cemeteries and landmarks like Bouldin Memorial Ch, Lovers Leap, and Stuart High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1968 Map of Stuart SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Stuart SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Stuart SE
    1970 Print · USGS
    Patrick County and the North Carolina borderlands are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape of river-bottom mills and highland chapels. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Jessup Mill, Francisco, and Creaseys Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1968 Map of Claudville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Claudville, 1971 Print
    1968 Claudville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-North Carolina borderlands near Patrick County are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Dan River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hatcher Cem, Joyce Mill, and Carters Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1968 Map of Meadows of Dan, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Meadows of Dan, 1971 Print
    1968 Meadows of Dan
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands at the end of the 1960s reveal a mix of early industry and modern infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Mabry Mill, New Bell Spur Ch, and the high-elevation Meadows of Dan.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1968 Map of Cana, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Cana, 1971 Print
    1968 Cana
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in this late-sixties survey of the Piedmont foothills. Researchers can trace numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions, from Mt View Ch and Sandy Ridge School to the communities of Cana and Toast.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1968 Map of Mount Airy North, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Mount Airy North, 1971 Print
    1968 Mount Airy North
    1971 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Blue Ridge along the Virginia and North Carolina border come into focus in this late 1960s survey. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous mountain congregations like Ararat Ch, Willis Gap Ch, and Hunter Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

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